3 completed crowdsourcing contests to identify social innovations in health implemented in LAC (2015, 2017, 2019, with 2021 underway).

8 case study research projects were conducted and published online.21

Technical assistance to selected innovations for example, proposal writing.

Presentations about social innovation at key forums and other institutions in LAC.

Participation in university courses and integration with training programmes.

Leveraged resources from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Colombia.

SIHI Global Convenings, include networking with philanthropic organisations, funders and experts (Geneva, Annecy, Cape Town, Uganda).21

SIHI Inter-Hub virtual event participation to share work and experiences.21

Resource sharing, toolkits and the development of reporting standards.33–35

Bimonthly virtual webinars & opportunities for regional (LAC) actors to present their projects.

Strengthening the capacity of innovators and researchers in community-based research methodologies and design thinking, through in-person workshops.

Virtual communication group sharing the latest opportunities.

An online repository of methodological papers, case studies, press and media releases, podcasts, seminars, etc.

Participation in publications in peer-review journals.22 29

Recognition at PAHO’s Universal Health Day 2019 including the development of promotional videos, and public recognition of the initiatives (including a plaque handed by PAHO’s Director to innovation delegates).25

Recognition by PAHO country offices (ceremonies).

Media interviews and press releases.

Promotion via the social innovation in health website and PAHO’s Health System Innovation Portal.

Communication of events and activities via monthly newsletters and social media.

Articles in SIHI produced publications.21

Case videos of each social innovation.21

Awareness-raising among relevant development agencies and the participation of stakeholders in the independent innovation review panels.